Congregational Care
This ministry recognizes and meets the needs of congregation members and friends, both spiritually and physically. Activities can be grouped into four categories: providing food and fellowship, home and hospital visitations, cards and social/small groups.
Food and Fellowship
God’s Kitchen ~ God's Kitchen serves dinner for families and singles on Wednesday evenings during Lent.
Reception ~ Reception, upon request, provides refreshments and a place to gather following a memorial service, funeral or wedding for the family and their friends. Two to four volunteers provide paper goods, flowers, punch and cookies. They make coffee and tea, serve and clean up after the gathering.
We Care ~ We Care provides meals and help during times of urgent need due to sudden illness, incapacity or bereavement.
XYZ ~ XYZ, eXtra Years of Zip, is a social group for persons aged 55 and older. They meet September through May on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except for November, December and February when they meet on the third Wednesday) for lunch and a program. A freewill offering is taken.
Home and Hospital Visitation
This team mobilizes when the church office becomes aware of a hospitalization or new homebound friend. Visitors bring fellowship and share Christ with those who cannot attend church in person.
Cards ~ Numerous members provide cards to congregation members and homebound friends on a variety of occasions letting them know that they are remembered and cared for by their congregational family.
Social/Small Groups
Afternoon Circle ~ The Afternoon Circle meetings are social gatherings and include programs with speakers, slides and/or films. The circle meets the third Thursday of the month, September through May, at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise announced). ALL women are invited to attend!
Book Club ~ This reading group discusses Christian themes in classic literature and meets as published in the News from the Hill.
Knit Wits ~ Knit Wits is a knitting group for experienced or new knitters that meets on Saturdays at 12:30 pm, September through May, for instruction and fellowship.
Men’s Small Group Ministry ~ Men’s Small Group Ministry is a gathering of men who focus on applying biblical truths to their lives and building meaningful friendships. This unique fellowship provides a place and time for Bible study, encouragement, prayer and fun. They meet at Panera Bread,
Rummage Sale ~ Committee heads organize the rummage sale which includes sorting and pricing all merchandise as well as clean up afterward. Several hours of work are required before the sale as well as a labor intensive week during the sale. Co-chairs are recommended as well as workers for the set up, selling and clean up.
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